Shaping Africa’s Future: CUU Leads Dialogue on Governance, Ethics and Technology

Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) strengthened its contribution to continental conversations on ethical leadership, democratic governance and responsible technology through its participation in the 2nd International Conference on Governance, Ethics and Technology (GET 2), held from 5th to 7th August 2026 at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria.

Jointly organised by the Institute of Humanities at Pan-Atlantic University and Cavendish University Uganda, the conference brought together scholars, policymakers, civil society actors and students to examine some of the most pressing issues shaping Africa’s democratic future. Held under the theme “Safeguarding Democracy in Africa: Electoral Integrity, Responsible Citizenship, and the Role of Technology,” the conference explored how innovation, digital technologies and emerging tools such as generative artificial intelligence are influencing democratic institutions, electoral credibility and civic participation across the continent.

Cavendish University was represented by a seven-member delegation comprising five members of staff and two students from the Faculties of Socio-Economic Sciences and Law. The delegation was led by Dr. Busuulwa Huthaifah, Dean of the Faculty of Socio-Economic Sciences, who served as Head of Delegation and a panelist. Prof. Alice Wabule delivered a special guest address, while Mr. Richard Watenyera and Prof. Haruna Ayuba participated as panellists. Dr. Herman Tuhairwe presented a paper, alongside student delegates Apophia Kaneete and Alum Lorna Karen.

A key highlight of CUU’s participation was the contribution by Prof. Alice Wabule, whose address examined the place of ethics and professionalism in institutional and professional life. She emphasised the importance of individuals continuously reflecting on their actions, both while undertaking them and afterwards, and introduced her framework of Institutional Professional Engagement (IPE). Her contribution was warmly received by participants and added an important perspective to the conference’s wider conversations on ethical leadership.

The conference also provided an opportunity for CUU to deepen its institutional partnership with Pan-Atlantic University. In a virtual address, Dr. Olive Sabiiti, Vice Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda, highlighted the importance of collaboration over competition as a pathway to Africa’s transformation. She reaffirmed Cavendish’s commitment to the partnership and recognised the contribution of the University’s delegation, the host institution and conference participants. The partnership was further reflected in the launch of the GET 1 Book, a publication featuring contributions from the inaugural GET Conference, which was co-organised with Strathmore University, Kenya. The launch demonstrated the growing emphasis of the GET series on transforming scholarly dialogue into lasting knowledge and resources for researchers, practitioners and policymakers.

Through its role as Co-Organiser of the GET Conference series, CUU continues to create and participate in platforms where scholars and practitioners can interrogate complex challenges, exchange knowledge and develop ideas with practical relevance to the continent. The University’s active participation in Lagos—through keynote-level contributions, panel discussions, research presentations, student engagement and institutional representation—demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that African universities play a central role in shaping conversations about Africa’s future.

As technology continues to transform how societies communicate, participate and govern, Cavendish University Uganda remains committed to advancing thought leadership, responsible innovation and ethical engagement. Through partnerships such as the one with Pan-Atlantic University, the University continues to connect knowledge with impact and contribute to conversations that matter not only for higher education, but for the future of democratic governance across Africa.